259 RILEY HOLLOW RD Huntly, VA 22640
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,244 SqFt
UPDATED:
11/15/2024 08:28 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,244 sqft
Price per Sqft $323
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID VARP2001766
Style Cabin/Lodge
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,496
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1990
Annual Tax Amount $2,841
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 11.333 Acres
Acres 11.33
Property Description
Travel along scenic Riley Hollow Road, passing by farms, rock outcroppings, and wild forest. The road is lightly traveled with Shenandoah National Park just beyond the last property. Ascend the newly upgraded driveway to Hydrangea Hill and take in the sweeping view over Riley Hollow. The cottage, standing proudly on a fieldstone base, merges historic charm with modern spaces, featuring reclaimed 1840s logs and updated areas. Multiple decks, porches, and a shaded lawn provide ideal settings for outdoor relaxation year-round. Hydrangea Hill combines mountain views and total privacy in a truly rare retreat.
Balancing history with modern comfort, coziness with light, the main floor invites gatherings with family and friends as much as it suits quiet afternoons reading in the sunlight beneath the window. Renovated in 2023, the bright country kitchen offers a bay window with valley views, a brick accent wall, and a soothing color palette inspired by nature. Solid-surface counters, a double sink, and a new range hood enhance functionality, while a clever dividing wall adds a spacious pantry with built-in shelves and storage baskets.
Walk through to the living room and be transported to a completely different space, with a cozy fire and ancient log walls. Windows overlook the gardens and forest, while doors with screens on either side of the room allow in additional sunlight and breezes in the warmer months. The door to the front leads to the deck overlooking the front lawn and mountains beyond. The door to the back opens to the tiered porches and the gardens.
The upstairs bedrooms provide two distinctive sleeping spaces whether one prefers the cozy embrace of log cabin living, or the sun streaming through the trees above the valley views. There is a full bath between these two bedrooms.
The garden-level guest suite offers comfort and privacy, separated from the other living quarters, and has the added charm of a wood burning stove for extra coziness. French doors open out to the gardens. The suite includes a sitting room and a full bath. The laundry, with new washer and dryer, is on this level as well.
Step outside and the beauty of Rappahannock County spreads out before you as trails meander up through your private forest. Escape into the forest’s embrace and discover rock outcroppings and secret views. Or wander down into the valley and visit your private stretch of Bearwallow Creek. Sit by the stream and let the sounds of the water rushing over rocks wash away all stresses. Each season brings new delights and discoveries to Hydrangea Hill.
Hydrangea Hill is offered fully furnished, the work has been done, and the property is ready for a new chapter to be written. This is a truly outstanding Rappahannock County gem. Located about 80 minutes from Washington, DC, and only 17 miles from I-66, this property is within easy driving distance for stress-free weekend getaways. With proximity to the Village of Flint Hill’s restaurants along with the much renowned Inn at Little Washington and only 23 miles from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, there is much to explore both nearby and further afield. There are wineries and breweries, great restaurants and cafes, antique stores, farms and orchards, and much more. Looking for cultural activities? Visit one of the many art galleries, attend a play or a concert at one of the theaters, or visit the Rappahannock Historical Society’s museum. Rappahannock and surrounding counties offer endless recreational possibilities. The Heart of the Piedmont is calling.
Location
State VA
County Rappahannock
Zoning CONSERVATION
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Basement Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, English
Interior
Interior Features Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Stove - Wood, Exposed Beams, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Wood Burn Stove, Central
Cooling Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
Flooring Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Slate
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Screen, Brick, Wood, Mantel(s)
Inclusions All furnishings minus some personal items
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Furnishings Yes
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow,Wood Frame,Screens
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Heat Source Electric, Wood
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Mountain, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Street Surface Gravel
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Road Frontage State
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Private, Rural, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
Story 3
Foundation Stone, Slab
Sewer Septic < # of BR
Water Well
Architectural Style Cabin/Lodge
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Brick,Dry Wall,Wood Ceilings,Log Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Rappahannock County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12 41
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
